The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner v. James Willard Washam, Iii, Respondent.

Summary

The court held that narrowing the charged date range after trial began was an amendment of form rather than substance because it did not add an essential element, alter the offenses, or deprive the defendant of adequate notice. The amendment therefore was permissible under Rule 7(e), and the trial court did not abuse its discretion because the defendant’s substantial rights were not prejudiced. The court reversed the court of appeals and remanded for consideration of unresolved issues.